Guilford College: what international applicants need

What are Guilford College's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Guilford College has 3 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Decision on November 15, 2026, Early Action on December 10, 2026, and Regular Decision on January 15, 2027.

• Early Decision is binding: if you're admitted, you commit to attend and withdraw your other applications.
• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?

80% for students who started in fall 2024: Guilford College admitted 3,363 of its 4,204 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Guilford College require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

Guilford College is test-flexible for 2026–27: it accepts other exams in place of the SAT or ACT, and its testing page lists which ones.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Decision deadline (November 15, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is October 3, 2026: scores on October 16, 2026, registration by September 18, 2026 (late registration September 22, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (January 15, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is December 5, 2026: scores on December 18, 2026, registration by November 20, 2026 (late registration November 24, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 570–610 in Math and 550–650 in Reading and Writing (5% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 18–24.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Guilford College's application fee for international students?

Guilford College charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does Guilford College accept?

Guilford College doesn't list its English tests on the Common App: they're detailed on its international applicants page.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

How many recommendation letters does Guilford College require?

Guilford College doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Guilford College require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Guilford College requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a portfolio, for some programs or for all applicants: check its site.

How many international students does Guilford College have?

18 of Guilford College's 1,132 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Guilford College cost for international students?

Guilford College's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $41,362, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $13,400. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $58,062 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source